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Commissioners approve amendments to county fire code; fines raised, burn‑barrel exemption removed
Summary
The Board reviewed Order 2025-02 to amend Chapter 10 of the Northwell County Code to clarify chapter purpose, remove an exemption for permanently constructed burn barrels from stage‑1 restrictions, and raise civil fines; final adoption is scheduled after public notice.
County commissioners on Sept. 23 reviewed Order 2025-02, a proposed amendment to Chapter 10 of the Northwell County Code (Fire Code) that would clarify the chapter’s scope, remove an exemption for permanently constructed burn barrels from stage‑1 fire restrictions and increase civil fines for violations. The ordinance changes were introduced at the board’s public meeting as part of an effort to make chapter language consistent and easier…
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